Hempstead Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 78 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 78-18
Emergency lighting
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A. Applicability. The provisions of this section shall apply to any existing or hereafter erected multiple residence, hotel, single room occupancy, boarding home, rooming and lodging house. B. The floors of means of egress shall be illuminated at all times, at all points, including angles and intersections of corridors and passageways, stairways, landings of stairs and exit doors to values of not less than one footcandle measured at the floor. Performance of emergency lighting facilities shall be in accordance with accepted standards prescribed in the National Fire Protection Associations Life Safety Code No. 101 and the National Electric Code No. 70. C. Plans and specifications for the installation or alterations of emergency lighting systems must be submitted to the Building Department prior to such installation or alteration. No such installation or alteration shall be commenced until the issuance of written approval by the Building Department.
Hempstead Village Code § 78-18 requires that all exit paths in covered multi-unit residential buildings and lodging facilities be continuously lit to at least one footcandle at floor level, including corridors, stairways, landings, and exit doors. Emergency lighting systems must meet the standards set by NFPA Life Safety Code No. 101 and the National Electric Code No. 70. Before any new emergency lighting system is installed or an existing one is altered, plans must be submitted to and approved in writing by the Building Department.
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Operators of multiple residences, hotels, single room occupancy buildings, boarding homes, and rooming or lodging houses in Hempstead Village are subject to § 78-18 and generally maintain continuous floor-level illumination of at least one footcandle throughout all egress paths, including corridor intersections, stairways, landings, and exit doors. Compliant operators ensure their emergency lighting systems conform to NFPA Life Safety Code No. 101 and National Electric Code No. 70. Before beginning any installation or modification of an emergency lighting system, operators submit plans and specifications to the Building Department and wait for written approval before commencing work.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 78-18 of the Hempstead Village Code gives residents of covered buildings a basis to expect that all exit corridors, stairways, landings, and exit doors are kept lit to at least one footcandle at all times. If emergency lighting appears inadequate or non-functional, tenants may report the condition to the Hempstead Village Building Department, which is the body responsible for approving lighting installations and alterations under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what local complaint processes may be available.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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